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17 Education unveils $10M share buyback plan

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17 Education & Technology Group Inc. (YQ) announced that its board has approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the company to buy back up to US$10 million of its ordinary shares, including American depositary shares, over a 12-month period starting September 3, 2026.

Repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions, block trades, or other legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and applicable regulations. The company expects to fund the program using its existing cash balance, and the board may periodically review and adjust the program’s terms and size.

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Share repurchase authorization US$10 million Maximum aggregate amount authorized under the new repurchase program
Program duration 12 months Length of the share repurchase program starting September 3, 2026
Program start date September 3, 2026 Date from which share repurchases may begin under the program
share repurchase program financial
"approved a share repurchase program whereby the Company is authorized"
A share repurchase program is when a company buys back its own shares from the marketplace. This reduces the total number of shares available, which can increase the value of each remaining share and signal confidence in the company's prospects. For investors, it often suggests that the company believes its stock is undervalued or that it has extra cash to return to shareholders.
American depositary shares financial
"its ordinary shares (including in the form of American depositary shares)"
American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.
block trades financial
"in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other"
A block trade is a single, large buy or sell of shares or bonds arranged privately between big traders rather than piecemeal on the public market. Think of it like buying a whole shipment at once instead of many small shopping trips; it lets large holders move big positions with less immediate disruption but can signal strong buying or selling pressure and cause price swings once the trade is known, so investors watch block trades for clues about market sentiment and liquidity.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This announcement contains forward-looking statements."
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regulatory
"under the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities"

FAQ

What did 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. (YQ) announce in this Form 6-K?
17 Education & Technology Group Inc. announced a share repurchase program authorizing the company to buy back up to US$10 million of its ordinary shares and American depositary shares over a 12-month period starting September 3, 2026.

What is the size of YQ’s new share repurchase program?
The board authorized 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. to repurchase up to US$10 million worth of its ordinary shares, including in the form of American depositary shares, under the new share repurchase program.

Over what period will YQ’s US$10 million share repurchase program run?
The share repurchase program will run for a 12-month period starting from September 3, 2026. Repurchases may occur from time to time during this period, subject to market conditions and applicable rules and regulations.

How does 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. plan to fund the share repurchases?
17 Education & Technology Group Inc. expects to fund the share repurchases under the new program using its existing cash balance, according to the company’s announcement.

What methods may YQ use to execute its share repurchase program?
The company states that repurchases may be made in the open market at prevailing prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades, and/or through other legally permissible means, all in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.

Can the terms of YQ’s share repurchase program change?
Yes. The board of directors will review the share repurchase program periodically and may authorize adjustments to its terms and size, providing flexibility to change the program over time.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Form 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE
13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of September 2026

Commission File Number 001-39742

 

17 EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

16/F, Block B, Wangjing Greenland Center

Chaoyang District, Beijing 100102

People’s Republic of China

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F Form 40-F

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

Description

Exhibit 99.1

Press Release—17 Education & Technology Group Inc. Announces New Share Repurchase Program of Up to US$10 Million

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

17 EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC.

 

By:

/s/ Sishi Zhou

Name:

Sishi Zhou

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

Date: September 3, 2026

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

17 Education & Technology Group Inc.
Announces New Share Repurchase Program of Up to US$10 Million

 

BEIJING, China, September 3, 2026 — (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: YQ) (“17EdTech” or the “Company”), a leading AI-powered application service provider focused on personalized learning solutions, today announced that the board of directors of the Company has approved a share repurchase program whereby the Company is authorized to repurchase up to US$10 million worth of its ordinary shares (including in the form of American depositary shares) during a 12-month period starting from September 3, 2026.

The Company’s proposed repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The Company’s board of directors will review the share repurchase program periodically, and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size. The Company expects to fund the repurchases out of its existing cash balance.

 

About 17 Education & Technology Group Inc.

17 Education & Technology Group Inc. is a leading AI-powered application service provider in China, focused on personalized learning solutions. Leveraging over a decade of large-scale, longitudinal educational insights accumulated from daily teaching and learning interactions across diverse scenarios, alongside deep user engagement, and advanced AI capabilities, the Company develops application services that help students learn more effectively, empower educators, and drive innovation across the education ecosystem.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about 17EdTech’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. 17EdTech may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the SEC, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: 17EdTech’s growth strategies; its future business development, financial condition and results of operations; its ability to continue to attract and retain users; its ability to carry out its business and organization transformation, its ability to implement and grow its new business initiatives; the trends in, and size of, China’s online education market; competition in and relevant government policies and regulations relating to China's online education market; its expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its products and services; its expectations regarding its relationships with business partners; general economic and business conditions; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in 17EdTech’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and 17EdTech does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

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For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

17 Education & Technology Group Inc.

Ms. Lara Zhao

Investor Relations Manager

E-mail: ir@17zuoye.com

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